phut phut and away she goes ...

well here it is, the first sounds of the engine.........

and she kept on going........

how good is that eh!!!

A Bit at a Time eh!

well here we go ......at first proper inspection she appears to have weathered well, its probably 15 years since her last coat of paint !

Not sure how effective this wire brush will be though harumph harumph ha ! !

however from first efforts, I think she will brush up a treat ...

next bit next time eh

Isn't the internet brilliant

The engine is new ! ! well new to the Wild Rose at least.

All I know is that it is a Petter 2 cylinder air cooled stationary engine. So with that I logged on and wonderful Google found me lots to delve into and several possible contacts.

The Stationary Engine Company suggested that it is a BA2 ??? and now have a manual on its way from a most helpful Hydrolic Plant Supplies Ltd....and realdiesels.com --> isnt that just brilliant.

Looks like a lot of work, but its lovely and clean and well oiled inside. Starter motor attached and gearbox, variable speed - 900 - 2500 r/min. and provides up to 20hp ? ? well I dont know but am sure somebody does.

Also found out that the fuel pump part number is FAOANO75B0520.............anybody got one ???

marvelous eh!

Crossing my fingers that I have got it right ! !

On the road again

Whats this parked next to me....oh yes its the Wild Rose parked waiting for the transport to arrive.

Drive past at Bumble hole, the drivers were ace.

Chucking a left at the lights to avoid roadworks

Its gonna be a bit tight getting in here......almost took the speed camera ha.

No problem backing her in

She swings into place......

"another 6 inches to the right" shouts the shouting man.......

and down she goes.

The wild Rose has landed ha.......

The work is yet to begin ! ! now where is the wirebrush ! !

Tight manouvers or what !

Tight manouvers or what ! !

Of course its raining steadily and heavily ! !

The drivers were brilliant ... Top Banana fellers Thank you.

But with Wildrose balanced on a forklift truck...with ballast on the forklift ! ! ha ha.

Not long now and then .......
Back on the road, again .......

I'm holding my breath

as she rises from her blocks.



Getting round a tight corner ! !

On the road again ! !

Today Wildrose started her next journey with the aid of 2 hefty forklifts, a several gas bottles (used as rollers ! ! but very successful ha ha). She now sits in the car park at Bumble Hole awaiting her low loader arriving tomora at 9:am, to drive her to The Delph where she will be refurbished just as planned.

More pics and, with a bit of luck, a video or two ooooh

Back tomora